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Portable telescope
The barrel of this achromatic telescope is badly damaged and has lost its covering, which would probably have been leather. The single draw tube and other fittings are made of brass and include a sliding eyepiece cover. The objective lens cap is missing.
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV1626 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Portable telescope |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1820 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 500 mm; Diameter: 55 mm |
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